Barry Leonard Jr.

Barry Leonard Jr.

Joined: Jun 24, 2013

Barry is a 2002 graduate of Penn State University. He covers Penn State as site expert at Victory Bell Rings. He also has experience as a fantasy hockey writer and has covered both hockey and baseball for various websites. Barry is a member of the Football Writers Association of America.

Feb 5, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) prepares to make a save on Los Angeles Kings center Nic Dowd (26) in the first period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Philipp Grubauer Blanks Los Angles Kings

Feb 4, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Hold on For Victory in Montreal

Dec 23, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Washington Capitals Make a Move at the Trade Deadline?

Feb 1, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) handles the puck in front of Boston Bruins center Dominic Moore (28) during the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Morning Briefing: Caps Beat Bruins, Kuznetsov First Star, and More

Feb 1, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) is congratulated by left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Big Names Lead Capitals in Win Over Boston

Jan 31, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Barclays Center. The Islanders won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Head Back Home Looking for Win

Jan 11, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) chases in the third period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Player of the Month: January

Jan 31, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (50) and Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) battle for a loose puck during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Fall Short in Brooklyn, Lose to Islanders

Jan 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals players celebrate after their game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Look to Come Back From Break With Victory

Jan 19, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) is congratulated by defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and right wing T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring against St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton (not pictured) during the third period at Scottrade Center. The Capitals won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Analyzing the Remaining Schedule

Jan 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on during a time-out against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 8-7 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Alexander Ovechkin, Braden Holtby to Represent Capitals at All-Star Festivities

Washington Capitals Face New Jersey Before Heading into All-Star Break

Jan 23, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Travel to Ottawa Looking for Fourth Straight Win

Jan 23, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10), Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), and Carolina Hurricanes center Elias Lindholm (16) battle for the puck in the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Explode for Six Goals, Defeat Carolina

Jan 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) stands on the ice with members of the Kids' Line prior to the Capitals' game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Head Home to Host the Carolina Hurricanes

Jan 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) and defenseman Trevor Daley (6) and goalie Matt Murray (30) and defenseman Olli Maatta (3) defend Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) during the second period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 8-7 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Player of the Week: January 16-21